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“Let’s Talk About Scams” is the must-listen show for anyone who wants to protect themselves and their loved ones from scams. Host, Joyce Petrowski, and her guests will provide valuable insights and practical tips on how recognize and protect yourself from scams.

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Sept. 2, 2025

Social Engineering and The Need For Recurring Education

Social engineering is on the rise and the scammers are getting better at exploiting our vulnerabilities. Tune in to learn the most common types of social engineering techniques, how to protect yourself, and why you need recurring education. Let’s Talk About Scams is broadcast live Tuesdays at 8AM…
Sept. 2, 2025

Use gel pens to avoid check washing

Did you know criminals steal mail looking for checks they can alter? It is called check washing. They dip checks in acetone to dissolve the ink. If you use a gel pen, the ink does not dissolve because the ink in gel pens permeates the paper fibers and is more resistant to chemicals used to erase in…
Sept. 2, 2025

Who Is Most Vulnerable to Romance Scams

Dr. Marina Dove is back to discuss romance scams - their techniques, who is most vulnerable, changes over time in how scammers manipulate, and how can we protect ourselves. Dr. Martina Dove has a background in psychology and specializes in scams, social engineering, and individual factors implicat…
Sept. 2, 2025

Who Is Most Vulnerable to Romance Scams

Dr. Marina Dove is back to discuss romance scams - their techniques, who is most vulnerable, changes over time in how scammers manipulate, and how can we protect ourselves. Dr. Martina Dove has a background in psychology and ...
Aug. 26, 2025

Invite to a Party? Could it be a Scam...Plus Recent FBI PSA’s

Electronic invitations to a party, from a friend, safe right? Well not so fast. There is a new scam going around inside a party invite. Name of the company is legitimate, scammers are impersonating the real company. Plus, rec...
Aug. 25, 2025

Invite to a Party? Could it be a Scam...Plus Recent FBI PSA’s

Electronic invitations to a party, from a friend, safe right? Well not so fast. There is a new scam going around inside a party invite. Name of the company is legitimate; scammers are impersonating the real company. Plus, recent FBI Public Service Announcements. Let’s Talk About Scams is bro…

About the Host

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Joyce Petrowski

Joyce’s professional career began in public accounting as an accountant and tax preparer. An avid volunteer and philanthropist, she changed her focus to nonprofit sector. She saw a need to educate the seniors about financial scams and help them protect themselves and their hard-earned assets. In August 2021, Joyce founded R.O.S.E. Resources/Outreach to Safeguard the Elderly with the mission to prevent the financial exploitation and defrauding of the seniors through advocacy and education.